Euskalduna Palace Tours

The Guggenheim isn’t the only waterside architectural wonder in Bilbao; just up the river sits another impressive construction, the Euskalduna Palace. The building, which was inaugurated in 1999, features mosaic-style windows, and massive exterior walls of rusty looking corten steel. The inspiration behind the look: to stand symbolically as the last vessel built in the dry dock of the former Euskalduna Shipyard, which played an important role in the city’s growth and history.

The architecturally acclaimed Euskalduna Palace houses over 50,000 square meters of space, and boasts both the largest and second largest stages in Spain. The multipurpose venue serves as an opera house, concert hall and conference center, and therefore hosts a range of events from cultural to corporate. Temporary exhibitions are held here as well.

Practical Info

The palace is located within walking distance of other main Bilbao sights such as Doña Casilda Park, the River Maritime Museum, and the Guggenheim Museum, which can be reached by walking east along the waterfront.

Take your taste buds on a tour of Basque Country with this 2-night stay in Bilbao. Delve into Spanish culture on an independent culinary tour of Bilbao’s best ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) restaurants; marvel at the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum; and relax with two nights of included accommodation at a 4-star city center hotel. This experience is perfect for foodies, art enthusiasts and leisure seekers.